Resident Medical Officer

South Western Sydney Local Health District

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: $89,095 - $120,489
Hours Per Week: 38

Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles. Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whilst providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties.

The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team. The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.

Where you'll be working

Fairfield Hospital is thrilled to announce its involvement in the International Medical Graduate Workplace Based Assessment Pathways program. This means that you can now join the Fairfield Hospital team and earn your Australian Accreditation whilst working in various departments including Emergency, O & G, Paediatrics and Intensive Care.

This program has limited spots/ availability however if deemed suitable to undertake the Workplace based assessment program it would provide you with the below benefits.

As a part of the program you will be overseen by members of the AMC Board of Examiners and at conclusion of successfully completing the program would receive AMC Certification to continue your Employment at Fairfield Hospital.

(The Workplace Based Assessment Program can be used in place of sitting the second part of AMC Practical Examinations required for International Medical Graduates.)

- Enhance your skills in everyday clinical practice
- Progress you in integrating clinical knowledge and skills as a basis for safe and effective clinical judgements and decision making.
- It also assesses how well you deal with patients and whether you work productively in a team of healthcare professionals.

Our hospital is the perfect teaching environment with over 38 thousand emergency admittances each year and specialised divisions such as our Hand Clinic, Ultrasound/Echo and Orthopaedic surgery. We offer a small, collaborative team who can provide holistic training and rapid career progression.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of the position is to provide medical care and support, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, which is consistent with the level of clinical competency and experience. This includes the assessment and management of patients across several clinical departments under the supervision of senior practitioners whilst developing broad skills in clinical decision making and practice.

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Minimum of 12 months experience working as a Medical Officer (not observer) , with proven recent clinical ward experience.
- Demonstrated excellent computer and communication skills (written and verbal), ability to document accurate and legible clinical records and provide clear information/directions to peers and patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with a preparedness to participate in after-hours duty and on-call rosters.
- High commitment to education, Demonstrated commitment to participate in educational activities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.

For role related queries or questions contact Jeremy Lawrence on Jeremy.Lawrence@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 12, October 2025

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